What’s the climate like in Handnesøya?
The current climate of Handnesøya features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 19°C during the day to lows of 0°C. The average yearly temperature is around 9°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Handnesøya in recent years was 32°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -15°C in January 2016.
On average, Handnesøya gets 1769 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 350 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Handnesøya?
The best time to visit Handnesøya for pleasant to warm weather is June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Handnesøya.
Climate Table of Handnesøya
The climate table of Handnesøya shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -3 | -3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 182 | 157 | 159 | 280 | 118 | 120 | 91 | 109 | 124 | 118 | 124 | 187 |
| Snow (cm) | 86 | 70 | 67 | 39 | 13 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,8 | 24 | 44 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 9°C
- Highest temperature: 19°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 0°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1769 mm per year, averaging 147 mm per month
- Snowfall: 350 cm per year
- Driest months: 91 mm in July, 109 mm in August and 118 mm in May
- Wettest months: 280 mm in April, 187 mm in December and 182 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Handnesøya
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Handnesøya, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Handnesøya
This graph shows how much precipitation Handnesøya, Norway, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Handnesøya
This graph shows how much snow Handnesøya, Norway, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Handnesøya
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Handnesøya, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Handnesøya
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Handnesøya, Norway. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Handnesøya
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Handnesøya, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Handnesøya
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Handnesøya, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Handnesøya by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Handnesøya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
